Disastr_Blastr
- November 21, 2016
- Dog Theory
Get on SteamDisastr\_Blastr is an abstract minimalist arcade game with over 100 non-linear stages filled with randomized challenges and enemies. Unleash destructive weaponry, achieve high scores through chain combos, and battle brutal bosses to unlock multi-boss duels, all to the beat of a full original soundtrack. Brace yourself for an exhilarating, unpredictable, and challenging indie action experience.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic throwback to classic arcade shooters with its minimalist art style and engaging gameplay.
- Players appreciate the variety of levels, power-ups, and the challenge that keeps them coming back for more.
- The controls are well-implemented, especially on PC, enhancing the overall experience and making it addictive.
- The visuals and music are considered uninspired and repetitive, lacking creativity.
- Some players find the level design tedious, with objectives that can be hard to navigate due to a lack of distinctiveness.
- The game can feel overly safe in its design, not offering enough innovation to stand out in the crowded twin-stick shooter genre.
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game features a blend of typical background techno and nostalgic 8-bit tunes, enhancing the fast-paced gameplay and abstract visuals. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack complements the game's mechanics, creating an engaging and enjoyable experience reminiscent of classic arcade games.
“You're a square in abstract geometry minimal land, completing objectives, moving to awesome techno music, and going pew-pew.”
“Great game, smooth character movement, soundtrack works great with this game.”
“The music is pretty typical background techno.”
“The 8-bit music and block art is a nostalgic swing back to arcade games that's fast and fun to pick up and play.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users finding them uninspired and minimalistic, while others appreciate that the art style complements the gameplay effectively. Overall, the visuals may not stand out, but they serve their purpose within the game's context.
“The art style matches the gameplay perfectly.”
“If you're questioning whether or not to purchase this and are put off by the minimalistic art style, ignore that.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“The art style is too simplistic, making the game visually unappealing.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, often involving repetitive tasks such as drifting and shooting at bullet sponge enemies, which can lead to a monotonous experience.
“Tedious.”
“You drift around, shoot things, and occasionally those things are bullet sponges, making the experience even more tedious.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users find the story missions challenging due to a lack of navigational aids, such as a mini-map, which makes it difficult to locate and eliminate specific enemies in an environment that appears visually similar throughout.
“The missions where you have to find and destroy certain enemies were hard for me to navigate, as everything looks the same and there is no mini-map.”
“The story felt disjointed and lacked depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
“I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which made the overall experience less engaging.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that the art style complements the gameplay seamlessly, enhancing the overall experience.
“The art style matches the gameplay perfectly.”
